Mar 30 Russia security agency arrests Wall Street Journal reporter for espionage By Associated Press Russia's top security agency says an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal has been arrested on espionage charges. Continue reading
Mar 29 DeSantis-appointed oversight board says Disney stripped them of power By Associated Press Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers. Continue reading
Mar 29 West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth By Leah Willingham, Associated Press West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. With the Republican's approval, West Virginia joins at least nine other states that have enacted laws restricting treatments for transgender youth. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: IAEA head says situation at Ukraine nuclear plant has worsened In our news wrap Wednesday, the head of the UN nuclear agency says the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine has worsened since September, the U.S. Senate moved to reclaim war-making powers for Congress, Pope Francis has been… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 6:42 Why North Carolina is investing in expanded Medicaid access By Geoff Bennett, Ian Couzens North Carolina became the latest in a growing number of states to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Roy Cooper signed the bill into law marking a major victory for Democrats in their efforts to expand federally assisted… Continue watching
Mar 29 Vice President Harris aims to reframe U.S. views on Africa, foster partnership By Chris Megerian, Francis Kokutse, Associated Press During her visit to Ghana, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced more than $1 billion in public and private money for women's economic empowerment in Africa. Continue reading
Mar 29 WATCH: Biden hosts White House event celebrating Greek independence By News Desk President Joe Biden — surrounded by Greek-American politicians and community leaders — marked Greek Independence Day at the White House on Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 29 GOP lawmakers override Kentucky governor’s veto of transgender bill By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have swept aside the Democratic governor's veto of a bill regulating some of the most personal aspects of life for transgender young people. Continue reading
Mar 29 UN seeks court opinion to strengthen fight against climate change in ‘win’ for island states By Isabella O'Malley, Dana Beltaji, Associated Press The resolution was adopted by consensus and Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau called it "a win for climate justice of epic proportions."… Continue reading
Mar 29 Transgender bill spurs competing rallies outside Kentucky Capitol By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Activists on both sides of the transgender health care debate have gathered at Kentucky's Capitol to make competing appeals. The rallies Wednesday come as the GOP-led legislature reconvened for the final two days of this year's session. Continue reading